The purpose of the award is to replace approximately three (3) gasoline powered ADA accessible vans for the rogue valley transportation districts lift ADA service

The Federal Transit Administration awarded Rogue Valley Transportation District $398,873 on March 20, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to purchase approximately three replacement gasoline-powered ADA-accessible vans for the district's LIFT paratransit service.

The vans will feature two ADA locations and seven seats total, replacing vehicles past their useful life. The award funds capital equipment procurement to maintain reliable paratransit service and improve transit user experience for beneficiaries in the Medford, Oregon area who depend on LIFT operations. The district obligated the full $398,873 and completed the purchase by February 28, 2027. Performance occurred in Oregon. No sub-recipients participated in this award.

Activities

Activities include the purchase of approximately three (3) replacement vans ADA accessible with 2 ADA locations and 7 seats to replace vehicles that are past their useful life.

Expected outcomes

Maintaining a reliable and sustainable paratransit service and improving the quality of transit user experience through the replacement of 3 vans with more modern vehicles in the medford or area.

Intended beneficiaries

Beneficiaries include transit users who will benefit from the ongoing operations of paratransit service and the improved quality of the vehicle amenities.

Subrecipient activities

There are no subrecipients.